JCCNursingProgramAlumnaNamedWCAHospital2014NurseofDistinction

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Patricia McKinney, RN, BSN, Class of 1992, was recently named the 2014 Nurse of Distinction at WCA Hospital! Patricia is a graduate of JCC's Nursing Program and is the Senior Staff Nurse on WCA's 5D Inpatient Medical/Surgical Unit. She was honored with the award at a special breakfast held in celebration of National Nurses Week. Patricia, a 36-year veteran of nursing at WCA, was recognized for her clinical knowledge and skills, leadership and development attributes, and expertise and compassion as a nurse.

WCA Hospital has selected a "Nurse of Distinction" each year since 1989. It is given to an outstanding Registered Nurse who exemplifies WCA's mission and vision; displays outstanding achievement; is a role model; possesses professional standards and leadership skills; is an advocate for healthcare and the nursing profession; and is involved in his or her community. Honorees are nominated by colleagues and selected by the Nurse of Distinction Committee comprised of recipients from previous years.

Patricia began her career at WCA Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse, or LPN, in May 1978 when she accepted the position of licensed practical nurse. She was promoted to Graduate Nurse after her graduation from JCC, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Daemen College.